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Posted: 8/5/2022 11:23:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Haiti Dec 95' CD I was in Cap Haiten in 94 for Operation Uphold/Support Democracy. That place was nasty (and hot). |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 11:46:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SgtKiwi: I was in Cap Haiten in 94 for Operation Uphold/Support Democracy. That place was nasty (and hot). I was there year later during hurricane season but up at Limbe' and Port de Prince. CD |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 1:04:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Inspected 5 M4 carbines within SN range W06xxx-W088xx yesterday. Couple still had peel washers and all not upgraded to A1 standard. Three had Colt N1 stocks. All wore MaTech BUIS and RAS handguards. Replaced worn bolt (gas) rings on two of the guns.
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Posted: 8/5/2022 1:28:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Inspected 5 M4 carbines within SN range W06xxx-W088xx yesterday. Couple still had peel washers and all not upgraded to A1 standard. All will be upgraded eventually, right? |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 2:03:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KitBuilder: Did they miss the upgrade because they haven't cycled back to CONUS yet (through ANAD or wherever)? All will be upgraded eventually, right? At some point. CD |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 2:35:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Inspected 5 M4 carbines within SN range W06xxx-W088xx yesterday. Couple still had peel washers and all not upgraded to A1 standard. Three had Colt N1 stocks. All wore MaTech BUIS and RAS handguards. Replaced worn bolt (gas) rings on two of the guns. CD I thought the peel washer had gone to the crush washer by then. I'm going to have to fix some of my weapons. |
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Posted: 8/5/2022 3:13:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: weptek911]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/norwegianm4-1_jpg-2466347.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/norwegianm4_jpg-2466348.JPG (See comments on similar post below: Simulator and not a real firearm?) Yes it looks like it’s set up for F.AT.S. with the leads coming out of it. So computer based training. The one I worked with used real firearms they just removed the real fire components and replaced with electronics including compressed air to simulate recoil. |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 2:23:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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SEAL 2 guns in Scotland back in 89/90'. We were doing dive training with them in the Irish Sea. They would come down to Bad Tolz Germany and ski in the Alps with us in the winter. Swimming with a M16A2 sucks as you're always kicking it while finning. (straped along your side)
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Posted: 8/9/2022 2:26:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: SEAL 2 guns in Scottland back in 89/90'. We were doing dive training with them in the Irish Sea. They would come down to Bad Tolz Germany and ski in the Alps with us in the winter. Swimming with a M16A2 sucks as you're always kicking it while finning. (straped along your side) CD What's the cleaning regimen after they've been in salt water? |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 2:30:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: What's the cleaning regimen after they've been in salt water? Rinse with fresh water as soon as possible and CLP on steel CD |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 2:39:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Rinse with fresh water as soon as possible and CLP on steel CD Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Originally Posted By DocApocalypse: What's the cleaning regimen after they've been in salt water? Rinse with fresh water as soon as possible and CLP on steel CD How's the rifle strapped to you? |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 3:23:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DocApocalypse]
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Sky Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Greek Army conduct a situational training exercise in which a platoon conducts a raid on a enemy campsite, May 12, 2017 in Thessaloniki, Greece as a part of Exercise Bayonet Minotaur. 2017. Bayonet-Minotaur is a bilateral training exercise between U.S. Soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Greek Armed Forces, focused on enhancing NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 4:14:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: How's the rifle strapped to you? Usually slung under Buoyancy Compensator over shoulder with a quick release. Rifle along side usually. CD |
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Posted: 8/9/2022 4:19:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HipSh0T]
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@CD - You're a treasure trove of information, always look forward to your posts and appreciate you taking the time to fill us in on how things were/are done.
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Posted: 8/9/2022 8:07:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/greek_jpg-2483042.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/greek2_jpg-2483044.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: Sky Soldiers from B Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Greek Army conduct a situational training exercise in which a platoon conducts a raid on a enemy campsite, May 12, 2017 in Thessaloniki, Greece as a part of Exercise Bayonet Minotaur. 2017. Bayonet-Minotaur is a bilateral training exercise between U.S. Soldiers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Greek Armed Forces, focused on enhancing NATO operational standards and developing individual technical skills. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/greek_jpg-2483042.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/greek2_jpg-2483044.JPG And there both using the wrong Blank firing adapter. |
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Posted: 8/12/2022 11:26:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2022 9:18:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DocApocalypse]
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I have the identical setup, but with a lightweight barrel. Can it be called an "M4" without the M4 barrel profile? It does have M4 feed ramps and the upper is marked "M4." It also came from the factory with the fat M4 handguards and the waffle stock.
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Posted: 8/15/2022 10:03:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harv24: And there both using the wrong Blank firing adapter. I never saw a Yellow adapter while I was in lol. Never had an issue with the red A2 adapters though. Just cranked them down really tight. |
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Posted: 8/15/2022 1:15:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO: I never saw a Yellow adapter while I was in lol. Never had an issue with the red A2 adapters though. Just cranked them down really tight. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO: Originally Posted By Harv24: And there both using the wrong Blank firing adapter. I never saw a Yellow adapter while I was in lol. Never had an issue with the red A2 adapters though. Just cranked them down really tight. Because your unit armorer was a retard who was put in that position to get him out of the way....  Not an uncommon issue. Most units had the older M15A2 BFA which was designed to function with the 20" barreled M16's. Gas system The Shorter M4's 14.5" barrel and gas system had the Yellow M23BFA designed to have a different size orifice in the stem that screwed into the barrel to give it the proper amount of gas to cycle. Like running a red light, you can do it without getting in an accident but to do it continually, Karma catches up with you. Most units, the guys hated cleaning the guns after ARTEPS/Lanes training and avoided using blanks when they could. So, the use of the correct BFA was moot. But like all things Big Army, if you can't even get something simple like the correct BFA to go with your units' Rifles/carbines right, imagine the other shit there doing wrong. This is why we can't have nice things....
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Posted: 8/15/2022 2:12:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Harv24: Because your unit armorer was a retard who was put in that position to get him out of the way.... Not an uncommon issue. Most units had the older M15A2 BFA which was designed to function with the 20" barreled M16's. Gas system The Shorter M4's 14.5" barrel and gas system had the Yellow M23BFA designed to have a different size orifice in the stem that screwed into the barrel to give it the proper amount of gas to cycle. Like running a red light, you can do it without getting in an accident but to do it continually, Karma catches up with you. Most units, the guys hated cleaning the guns after ARTEPS/Lanes training and avoided using blanks when they could. So, the use of the correct BFA was moot. But like all things Big Army, if you can't even get something simple like the correct BFA to go with your units' Rifles/carbines right, imagine the other shit there doing wrong. This is why we can't have nice things.... I do seem to remember a story told to me by a Vietnam vet. Desperately they waited for M16 cleaning kits that they were constantly told were "on the way." "Any day now." "Swear they got 'em ordered." "You'll see 'em by such-and-such day." They waited. And waited. And waited. Finally, the cleaning kits came. Brand new, shiny, unused. M14 cleaning kits. 
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Posted: 8/15/2022 6:29:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: I do seem to remember a story told to me by a Vietnam vet. Desperately they waited for M16 cleaning kits that they were constantly told were "on the way." "Any day now." "Swear they got 'em ordered." "You'll see 'em by such-and-such day." They waited. And waited. And waited. Finally, the cleaning kits came. Brand new, shiny, unused. M14 cleaning kits. Yup, That's the Army we all know and love...... |
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Posted: 8/26/2022 5:47:54 PM EDT
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Another in our "interesting photos" category. What appear to be thinner profile handguards and a BFA I am not familiar with.
TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Malaysian soldiers begin an amphibious beach assault during Malaysia-United States Amphibious Exercise 2015. During the culminating event, Malaysian soldiers alongside Marines assaulted the beach using tactics learned throughout MALUS AMPHEX 15. The purpose of the exercise was to strengthen military cooperation in the planning and execution of amphibious operations between Malaysian armed forces and U.S. Marines. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to promote regional stability and security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/26/2022 6:30:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/28/2023 7:32:53 PM EDT
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Bump for all who love a basic carbine.
Over the years I've gotten so into optics, lights, and doodads that I realized I had customized most of my weapons to the point that I missed a good, basic carbine. I sold off a couple of my older, accessorized carbines recently. I took the money down to Sportsman's Warehouse where I bought a Plain Jane Colt CR6920 M4 carbine. When I got it home I removed the Magpul MBUS, slapped a Colt carry handle on it, and it was finished. 'Nuff Said. |
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Posted: 2/28/2023 8:30:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2023 2:56:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryBeautiful rifle! |
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Posted: 3/25/2023 12:41:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: Bump for all who love a basic carbine. Over the years I've gotten so into optics, lights, and doodads that I realized I had customized most of my weapons to the point that I missed a good, basic carbine. I sold off a couple of my older, accessorized carbines recently. I took the money down to Sportsman's Warehouse where I bought a Plain Jane Colt CR6920 M4 carbine. When I got it home I removed the Magpul MBUS, slapped a Colt carry handle on it, and it was finished. 'Nuff Said. Just got this used, LE-marked Law Enforcement Carbine. I think it's just gonna stay like this for awhile.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/30/2023 12:12:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/30/2023 12:40:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DocApocalypse]
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Canadian Armed Forces Corporal Melissa Spence, an imagery technician assigned to Canadian Forces Combat Camera, shoots her M4 during rifle combat drills at Fleet Combat Camera Pacific's Winter Quick Shot 2013 combined field training exercise in Angeles National Forest near Azusa, Calif. Quick Shot is a semi-annual exercise that improves combat camera service members' ability to operate in a tactical environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan David Chandler/Released)  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/30/2023 2:11:56 PM EDT
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Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Ashley Jebens, left, supervises Midshipman 1st Class Bonnie Alford, firing an M4 rifle during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Midshipmen embarked Carl Vinson as part of their summer cruise in order to integrate with the crew and receive experience only available in the fleet. Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting unit-level training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Scott Fenaroli/Released)  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 3:38:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/31/2023 4:39:50 PM EDT
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U.S., Peruvian, Colombian, and Mexican Marines engage targets during a multinational live-fire range as part of UNITAS 2017 at Ancon, Peru, July 20, 2017. UNITAS is an annual, multinational exercise that focuses on strengthening existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor W. Cooper)  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/31/2023 4:50:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DocApocalypse]
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Posted: 3/31/2023 5:57:30 PM EDT
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Seaman Andrew McKaskle guides Petty Officer 2nd Class Herbert Banks in a tactical shooting portion of firing range training during quarterly training for Naval Expeditionary Combat Command Detachment Combat Camera, Norfolk at Ft. Pickett, Va.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 3:21:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/iraq2_jpg-2765310.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/iraq_jpg-2765312.JPG Doesn't look like a M16A2 to me.  |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 10:55:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Combat_Diver: Doesn't look like a M16A2 to me. Soldier looks like a young Bruce Springsteen, though.
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Posted: 4/1/2023 2:05:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO: Never seen a 20" barrel and collapsible stock with the US before. Interesting. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO: Never seen a 20" barrel and collapsible stock with the US before. Interesting. There were a few guys in my platoon that bought m4 stock kits and put them for the duration of our deployment. Why does that look like the new Magpul bipod? |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 2:18:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Caeser2001: There were a few guys in my platoon that bought m4 stock kits and put them for the duration of our deployment. Why does that look like the new Magpul bipod? Seen these 1st AD rifles during 15/16' headed to Iraq from Kuwait.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2023 3:03:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/EOTECH_jpg-2765468.JPG |
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Posted: 4/2/2023 8:06:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By curlew: I found this one an interesting mix: fixed carry handle carbine with a RAS and a waffle stock. It night be a 727 with mods. I like it. |
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Posted: 4/2/2023 8:31:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By curlew: I found this one an interesting mix: fixed carry handle carbine with a RAS and a waffle stock. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By curlew: Originally Posted By DocApocalypse: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/EOTECH_jpg-2765468.JPG Early M4 or XM4 that got upgraded. |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 4:32:55 PM EDT
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An Israeli Defense Forces soldier fires his M4 carbine during joint training with U.S. Army paratroopers Mar. 12 in Israel. The training involved rifle marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat techniques, and other physical competitions designed to hone infantry skills. Legion company is currently deployed to Israel in support of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system deployment.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 5:09:25 PM EDT
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I included this one for shits and grins.
Look how far back the carry handle is mounted.  Army Sgt. Ted Flick, a native of Moorestown, N.J., assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, fires his M4 carbine during a stress shoot event in the USARAK Best Warrior competition, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. USARAK is a central component to the Army’s rebalance to the Pacific, providing two fully mission-ready BCTs ready to position unit elements anywhere across the Pac-Rim within 18 hours notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 5:42:56 PM EDT
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Israeli Defense Force soldiers conduct urban combat training with U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit at an exercise site in Israel during Juniper Cobra March 12, 2018. Operating cohesively, the IDF will learn, teach and train with the Marines to increase combat arms proficiency and enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 5:50:53 PM EDT
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U.S. Army Sgt. Tacoma L. Haack from Las Vegas, Nevada (right), a sniper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, reviews clearing techniques with a sniper from the Israel Defense Forces during a sniper training exercise at Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 5, 2019. The snipers are part of Allied Spirit X March 30-April 17, 2019, at the 7th Army Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area in southeastern Germany. Allied Spirit is a U.S. Army Europe-directed multinational exercise series designed to develop and enhance NATO and key partner interoperability and readiness across specified warfighting functions.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 6:01:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/3/2023 6:02:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGWLDR: Feelz familiar... https://www.ar15.com/forums/AR-15/IDF-Clone-KISS-Carbine-Pics/118-304444/?page=1 I put the IDF pics there too, plus a pic I did not put in this thread. |
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Posted: 4/3/2023 11:55:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DocApocalypse: I included this one for shits and grins. Look how far back the carry handle is mounted. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/271112/CHFARBACK_jpg-2769383.JPG If it gets zeroed like that, run it like that. |
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Posted: 4/4/2023 10:55:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DocApocalypse]
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U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Myers, soldier with 1st Platoon, 153rd Military Police Company, appears during a dismounted patrol outside of the Baghdad Patrol Police headquarters in Baghdad, Nov. 5, 2007. The 153rd MP Company is a unit of the Delaware Army National Guard currently assigned to the 18th MP Brigade. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brendan Mackie/Released)  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/4/2023 11:09:26 AM EDT
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeremy Courser from Longview,Wash., 2nd Squad, 3rd platoon, Charley Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, performs a presence patrol through the streets of Hamadia, in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, on Nov. 2, 2008. The purpose of the patrol is to show a presence in the area and to investigate leads.  Attached File |
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